Ivan Lanford Goering, 59, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on March 17, 2025 at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield. He was born on September 24, 1965 in Chariton, Iowa to Ivan L. and Louise Marie New Goering. He married Robin Elliott on August 7, 1999 in Eldon, Iowa.
Ivan worked as a farmhand and for Merle Security for several years before working at Cargil for Bridgeport Sanitation. He later worked at Sutherlands in Ottumwa and various other jobs until his health declined further. He loved working on motorcycles and owned D&I Scooter Shack. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping, watching old western movies, and riding motorcycles. Ivan and Robin made many trips to Sturgis and other bike rallies. He was a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. Ivan may have looked like a bad biker, but he had a gentle soul. He endured a lifetime of medical complications but he never complained.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Goering; son, Davan Goering of Bloomfield; daughter, Whitney Elliott of Bloomfield; three siblings, Russell (Kimberly) Goering of Ottumwa, Iowa, David (Diane) Goering of Chariton, Iowa, Susan (Jimmy) Harris of Des Moines, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and dog, Duke.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Doug McAntire officiating. Burial will be at the Round Point Cemetery near Agency, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to his family.
